Sandra, Remember, even though the hoop may not match the frame setting, as long as you trace and the design falls completely within the hoop, you're good to go. Patches are really very easy (buy a couple of extra for practice). The other thing you could do is use the sticky paper with a regular frame or even use regular backing and spray adhesive (this is probably the least favorable as sometimes the spray adhesive isn't as sticky. You can use wax paper under everything to keep your needle from gumming up too much and periodically wipe down your needle (I use orange spray on a cotton swab). Call me if you have any questions. By the way, where are you located (area code 936)? Dorothy Compton Bee Embroidered _www.BeeEmbroidered.com_ (http://www.beeembroidered.com/) (916) 635-7467 Rancho Cordova, CA In a message dated 8/25/2006 12:04:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, aece@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Thank you Dorothy, for the suggestion. Honestly I don't have the time to learn something else new right now-I have fast frames, but haven't set them up yet. The instructions are confusing and don't seem to match the frame sizes, so they're on a shelf until I can make time to figure them out. I'll keep your information for future use. Have a good weekend, Sandra Walker A&E Custom Embroidery 936.588.1015 800.291.6953 We make your life more colorful...and your business more visible! ----- Original Message ----- From: <DLCompton@xxxxxxx> To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 3:40 PM Subject: [amayausers] Re: patches anyone? > > Have you considered doing them yourself on patch blanks? You can order > them > from stardi emblems (on the east coast) or salem emblem (on the west > coast). > You'd get them probably pretty fast and they're easy to do with a fast > frame. > > > Dorothy Compton > Bee Embroidered > _www.BeeEmbroidered.com_ (http://www.beeembroidered.com/) > (916) 635-7467 > Rancho Cordova, CA > > > In a message dated 8/24/2006 6:53:01 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > aece@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: > > Hello everyone, > I'm looking for someone to do some patches for me... > quantity of 24 > 1 1/2" by 4" > white patch, with maroon thread > simple lettering and a simple roof outline > Anyone interested? If so, please call or email me and I'll fax or email > the > design to you for a price quote. > I'll be out of the office a good bit of today, but will call / email you > when I return. > > Thanks! > Sandra Walker > A&E Custom Embroidery > 936.588.1015 800.291.6953 > We make your life more colorful...and your business more visible! =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================